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WORLD / Politics
May 31, 2023

NATO upbeat on Sweden bid as U.S. urges Turkey to say yes

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said it was 'within reach' for Sweden to join in time for a NATO summit in mid-July.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 31, 2023

Thiago Wild shocks Daniil Medvedev; Novak Djokovic in political storm

Medvedev said he had no regrets about his claycourt season ending prematurely.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2023

Swedish chemist assumes presidency of prestigious Okinawa science institute

She has said will work closely with other academic institutions, industry and local partners to nurture the next generation of global leaders in science and business.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2023

War highlights value of radio for Ukraine's public broadcaster

PBC Chairman Mykola Chernotytskyi stressed the value of the medium while taking part in training by NHK focused on developing emergency reporting systems.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 30, 2023

China rejects U.S. claims over ‘de-risking’ not ‘decoupling’

Chinese state media, officials and academics have all publicly rejected the distinction in recent weeks, in a seemingly concerted effort to undermine the rhetorical shift.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 30, 2023

Alternative fuels take the spotlight at Japanese endurance race

Toyota's Corolla H2 Concept, running on liquid hydrogen, crossed the finish line at Fuji International Speedway 24 hours after Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda climbed into the driver's seat.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 29, 2023

Diane Feinstein, back in the U.S. Senate, relies heavily on staff to function

The California Democrat is surrounded by a large retinue of aides at all times, who tell her how and when to vote and shield her from the press and public.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 29, 2023

Everton survives in dramatic fashion on final day of Premier League season

Everton will remain in the top flight, while Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated after falling short.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 29, 2023

AI-generated misinformation likely to pose hazard in U.S. election campaigns

Technologists warn that bad actors could exploit the technology to sow chaos amid a highly polarized political climate.
JAPAN
May 29, 2023

Japan issues destruction order after North Korea announces 'satellite' launch window

Pyongyang plans to launch a military satellite between Wednesday and June 11, in what would be its first space rocket launch in more than seven years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
May 29, 2023

U.S. debt deal could avert default and buoy nontech stocks but weigh on growth

A negotiation process that barely avoided a default also threatens to undermine the U.S. standing with credit ratings agencies.
JAPAN
May 28, 2023

Japan slowly wakes up to health risks of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Residents in western Tokyo have been testing themselves to measure their exposure, with results showing levels of the chemicals that could bring long-term health risks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 28, 2023

Air France flight turns back to Osaka after malfunction

An Air France KLM SA passenger plane flying from Osaka to French capital Paris turned back on Sunday after weather radar and speed meters malfunctioned.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 28, 2023

The curious case of Fuminori Nakamura's genre misalignment

Little do English-language readers know, the author of 'The Rope Artist' and other critically acclaimed books writes on much more than crime.
JAPAN
May 27, 2023

Hokkaido bear attack shows need for better management of island's nearly 12,000 brown bears

The exact population of Hokkaido brown bears is difficult to pin down, but experts agree that the population at least doubled over the three-decade period between 1990 and 2020.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
May 27, 2023

Man who opened Asiana plane door says he wanted out 'quickly'

'He felt the flight was taking longer than it should have been and felt suffocated inside the cabin,' a Daegu police detective said.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 27, 2023

NATO struggles in the shadows to find new leader

Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg, the transatlantic military alliance's secretary-general, is due to step down at the end of September after nine years in the post.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
May 26, 2023

South Korean police detain passenger after plane door opened mid-air

No one was hurt in the incident but nine people, all teenagers, were sent to hospital after suffering breathing issues, a Daegu fire department official said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2023

What Exxon won’t tell you about climate costs

Society might be willing to make sacrifices if it meant avoiding even worse damage from global warming.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2023

Artificial intelligence, democracy and the global order

The sudden arrival of groundbreaking AI tools has created an urgent need for a more holistic and global approach to tech governance.
JAPAN
May 26, 2023

More My Number mistakes found, Digital Agency says

As of 5 p.m. Thursday, 20 such cases had been confirmed at 14 local governments, up from 11 cases at six local governments.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 26, 2023

Japan's top court admits role in loss of important trial records

In a report over the discarding of the records, the Supreme Court admitted its failure to give sufficient instructions to courts across the country on record preservation.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
May 26, 2023

Seizing the moment to build better Japan-South Korea ties

An enduring Japan-South Korea relationship demands buy-in and support from the public of each country, which is easier said than done.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami